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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1906
Page
2
Calculations show sunrise and sunset times for Geraldton and lunar phase markers in September. First quarter occurs September 25 around 2 11, with earlier observations noted for September 18.
Fragmentary OCR lists various brand names and product terms such as White Star and Koeadsen Hine steamers, Tenereufe Bain, Lochrin Fencing Wire, Dow iltoch, Tate Coy whisky, Maltbour se Lager, Lemon Hart, Boker's Earssrkors, and Auldans Wince, suggesting a scrambled advertisement page with miscellaneous goods and companies. The readable items span travel, hardware, beverages, and advertising copy without a clear cohesive story or date.
The notice lists numerous events including racing handicaps and demonstrations, with details on train timing from Geraldton at 9.10 and return by 8.45 pm. Luncheon by Mr T Higgs costs 24 6d with a first class menu, and special party arrangements are noted.
The readable fragment notes a date Monday September 24 and a numeric year 1000 with unclear context. It references a specific event timing but lacks names places or organizations to identify.
A survey bill linked to the Trans Australian Railway fails on first reading in the Senate causing disappointment in Perth and Fremantle. The piece argues linking Eastern States to West Australia may aid defence but harms local commerce and travel patterns. The bill is reportedly set to be reinstated, yet commercial benefits seem unlikely.
Rain showers sweep Geraldton district as Easter events and local debates unfold. Diggers’ drill at Magnet yields 20 tons. Collie Narrogin railway dig resumes. WA states conference in Melbourne to address debts and finance. Minister Mitchell plans Indian Show visit and Chap Man Experimental Farm tour. Carnarvon tragedy case at Fremantle. pastoral leases and sheep breeding advances reported amid Sunday sport debate.
A local Geraldton plan for a Wednesday gathering with a special train to Dongarra is announced, with fares and timings, plus a note on a fatal accident near Riwing with a collapsed shaft. The piece mentions political edits, a public holiday gazette, and a sports spectator controversy over a mounted man at recent events.
The report notes a government water supply effort eight miles from Wiluna on the Leo nora road and a trek of a dozen stock drovers to Kuberley for cattle. It mentions mine activity, hospital fundraising, and a Gwaliya Consolidated mine profit of £1000, plus local races at Meekatharrn with horses Freda Went Flying Fish and West.
A lively Miners Hall event described as a costly fashion show with performers titled Harvest Queen Maori Prince and Goddess of Music featured alongside a later parliamentary report. The Very Rev Dean Crane led a Friday service and a gun congregation gathered for a solemn reading, while notes on the Savings Bank Act and agricultural industry policy framed broader remarks on national progress.
The Northern Cracking Association began its season at the Frema gone Foul ion on the 21st with Geraldton, Wadtacarra and Mercantiles in the affiliated chute. Fixtures list October rounds and practice evenings, with Wootnarra, Germidton, Mercantiles, and Geraldton featuring across November and December.
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Nominations flood the Yalgoo District Jockey Club for an upcoming race day. Entries include horses with names such as Valeana Parait Theplenilant and Bilveebird Chew while participants like Royal Artifiery and Sunny Warn feature in a crowded field.
The note records a local race meet with names of officials and attendees in a period tone. Key figures include Mr Tirry Paes as judge and Mr W Mingolly as starter, with steward leaders W Crown and Wh Amory. The results list Mullewa WandiaP and a Flying Tandicap event won by A Coniahts.
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